{"id":38611,"date":"2025-09-05T14:25:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T18:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brandonhall.com\/?p=38611"},"modified":"2025-09-05T14:30:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T18:30:57","slug":"ipaf-and-sponge-win-three-brandon-hall-group-hcm-excellence-awards-for-blended-learning-safety-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brandonhall.com\/ipaf-and-sponge-win-three-brandon-hall-group-hcm-excellence-awards-for-blended-learning-safety-training\/","title":{"rendered":"IPAF and Sponge Win Three Brandon Hall Group\u2122 HCM Excellence Awards\u00ae for Blended Learning Safety Training"},"content":{"rendered":"

IPAF and digital learning provider Sponge have jointly won three Brandon Hall Group\u2122 HCM Excellence Awards\u00ae for their\u00a0Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Operator Training Course<\/a>. The course earned Gold awards for Best Compliance Training and Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Programme, and Silver for Best Use of Blended Learning.<\/p>\n

The triple award win recognises the transformation of IPAF’s longest-standing, globally recognised MEWP operator course, which focuses on theory and practical safety and efficiency, chosen by more than 230,000 MEWP operators worldwide annually.<\/p>\n

On the award win, Paul Roddis, Training Manager at IPAF, said: “It’s fantastic to have the MEWP Operator Training Course recognised in this way. This globally collaborative project epitomises IPAF’s mission to promote safe, effective use of powered access worldwide. Experts from across the globe worked together, ensuring strict adherence to the latest technical MEWP standards while creating something truly innovative and engaging. The training is a complete game-changer, as it’s the first course of its kind to seamlessly integrate behavioural and learning science into the training itself.<\/p>\n

“The overwhelmingly positive feedback from learners confirms we’ve achieved our goal \u2013 reducing accidents by emphasising that working safely isn’t just about protecting yourself, but also for the sake of your family, friends and colleagues.”<\/p>\n

The award-winning course runs as a blended learning experience integrating either self-paced eLearning theory training (hosted on Sponge\u2019s LMS, Spark) or classroom theory training, with practical training at an IPAF Approved Training Centre. Meeting strict health and safety compliance standards, the course enhances safety outcomes through modular learning paths and 3D simulations.<\/p>\n

“This recognition across three categories demonstrates the power of thoughtfully designed blended compliance learning,” said Beth Chudley, Head of Learning Solutions at Sponge. \u201cWith this course, instructors have been given the flexibility to blend digital content with their own expertise while maintaining strict compliance standards. This approach creates a cohesive learning experience where digital and classroom elements work together seamlessly.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year’s Excellence Award winners exemplify the transformative power of strategic human capital management. Through their innovative approaches to talent development and employee engagement, these organisations have not only achieved remarkable business outcomes but have also redefined what it means to create truly people-centric workplaces. Our comprehensive evaluation process has identified these courses as benchmarks for organisational excellence and innovation,” said Brandon Hall Group\u2122 Chief Operating Officer Rachel Cooke, HCM Excellence Awards\u00ae program leader.<\/p>\n

Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives based on these criteria:<\/p>\n